1. Perception: Do you consider yourself to be a progressive?

"Yes and it's about having a vision for society that is fairer and more equal and much more socially mobile that it is now. We have always been progressive; 30 years ago we offered people the chance to buy their own homes that had never dreamed of being able to do that before. I grew up in a working-class part of Plymouth, now I am deputy leader of Coventry council and a PPC [prospective parliamentary candidate]. I want more of that and I believe that the Conservatives offer more of us the chance to move on."

2. Tax: Should David Cameron offer more tax cuts than he has outlined already?

"What George Osborne has said is that people want stable finances. Of course in the long term [we are] the party of low tax. Stamp-duty cuts would have a dramatic effect on their own, just giving those who can't afford it the chance to get their feet in the housing ladder."

3. Tax: If yes to the above, do you think they should be funded by (a) cuts in public spending, or (b) increases in other taxes

See answer to Q2.

4. Tax: Should so-called "green" taxes increase?

"Genuine green taxes may increase as long as they are offset by the hypothecated family fund. We need to change behaviours around the environment not push up car tax."

5. Tax: As a share of GDP tax is currently around 37%. After four years of a Conservative government would you expect it to be:(a) substantially lower – at least 2 percentage points(b) slightly lower(c) much the same as it is now(d) higher

"By 2014 we need to have a stable and solid economy based on 'prudent' public finances – we are traditionally a party of low tax, but stable finances come first."

6. Europe: On balance has Britain lost out or gained from its membership of the EU? If it has lost out, should it withdraw?

"Stay in. I used to work for the European parliament and I think that we have gained a lot. I was born in 1978 when you could be shot for trying to cross the Berlin Wall. That has disappeared due to a strong Europe. We have also gained from free trade and commerce but we have lost out in terms of the common agriculture policy, common fisheries and the waste and bureaucracy of the European parliament."

7. Family: Which of the following statements most reflects your view:(a) The tax system should be reformed to recognise and promote marriage(b) The tax system should help parents regardless of their marital status

"David Cameron has already said that the key thing about tax and benefits at the moment is that they are linked to keeping couples apart who want to stay together. We need to reward people for staying together. I had a stable loving family and that helped me get where I am now."

8. Abortion: The House of Commons recently voted to maintain the upper limit of 24 weeks on abortion. Do you believe it should be reduced? If yes, by how many weeks?

"Abortion is always a difficult one and I am glad that it is a free vote. I would have voted for 20 or 22 weeks myself. Babies survive far before 24 weeks now, but I respect those that have different views."